Follows charismatic and streetwise Chris Hoard, a former drug dealer who wants to turn his life around by starting a construction company.
Social Issues
They're a new kind of pioneer: men and women around the world who have created models of sustainable economic development that counteract the threats weighing against our future.
This groundbreaking six-part series examines the creation of the economic system by taking viewers on a global trek through the history of money.
The first class of Dalit caste students take on the ISC high school graduation exams to find a brighter future for themselves and help their families out of the destitution they've been in for...
Meet a man whose life was changed by electricity: an extraordinary person who can fry a hot dog with bare hands in an attempt to become the first human laser.
The unprecedented rush to develop industrial wind turbines is transforming the landscape in Canada and the world.
Follows the remarkable story of Indian activist Vinay Shetty, who is fighting to save two children who are dying from the rare disease Thalassemia Major.
This documentary takes us on a journey through British Columbia's early history, recounting the influence of the First Nations, the tumultuous gold rush era and beyond.
Directed by Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, the city before the city tells the story of the Musqueam First Nation's 200-day vigil to halt a Vancouver condo development that unearthed ancestral remains....
Explore outstanding documentaries from Europe covering everything from social issues, to politics to the arts and beyond.
Follows three families who have been confronted with the difficult decision of whether or not to be tested for Huntington's disease.
Vancouver filmmaker Erik Paulsson chronicles the events, people, and places that shaped British Columbia's early history from its beginnings until the turn of the 20th century. Commissioned by...
Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH follows a dedicated medical team as they face the challenges of working in British Columbia's busiest emergency department.
Follows a Canadian filmmaker throughout Asia as she examines her 73-year-old father's romantic relationship with a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines.
Single at age forty-one, filmmaker Nina Davenport decides to have a baby on her own, despite the odds stacked against her or the extra hurdles of living in New York City.
Using the street photography of Foncie Pulice, this documentary traces a timeline through the heart of Vancouver, showing its diverse history and cultural identity.
Terminal cancer patient James Pollard, a seasoned theatre producer, rallies his family and friends to turn death on its head and stretch his final years into an unconventional project.
A First Nations law student and emerging leader from BC tries to reconcile the fractures within himself, his community and the world around him - blending modern tools of the law with ancient...
Diagnosed with ALS, Gloria Taylor publicly fought for the legal right to die with dignity. BC filmmaker David McIlvride chronicles her perseverance, day-to-day struggles and their growing bond....
In 1937 HG Wells predicted the creation of the "World Brain", a global library that contains all human knowledge. Seventy years later Google has started scanning millions of books for its website...
Legendary director Ron Mann brings his impeccable research and storytelling skills to this history of recreational marijuana use in the late 20th century.
Director Charles Wilkinson's film explores the breathtakingly beautiful archipelago off BC's northwest coast - home to a dedicated community uniting to protect land and sea for the next generation...
Cathy and Martin Ward of Surrey, BC, adopt five siblings from a Ukrainian orphanage. As the eldest child struggles to adjust, it becomes the ultimate test of her adoptive parents' unconditional...
A compilation of six short documentaries exploring various aspects of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms, from Indigenous rights to the controversial 'notwithstanding clause.'
Albert Maysles' last film is a portrait of the life and work of Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed style maven who had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for...
A pop culture pilgrimage into the odd and irreverent universe of alternative and underground Christmas music, featuring an eclectic cast of collectors, critics, musicians and songs.
Follows a Vancouver couple as they decide to eat only rescued food for six months. What they find is shocking: truckloads of perfectly edible food destined for the landfill.
Turkish soap operas are enormously popular, conquering the hearts of millions of viewers in the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans and Asia.
Set in the traditional territory of the Tahltan First Nation, director Nettie Wild's film captures beauty and complexity as one of Canada's vast wildernesses undergoes irrevocable change.
From a group of Chilean rappers who fuse their Mapuche music with modern beats to a Mi’kmaq healer using traditional methods to battle social ills, Indigenous champions are leading a cultural...
Filmmaker Shelley Saywell and singer/activist Lorraine Segato share the stories behind the songs sung by those living on the streets of Toronto.
Investigative journalist Jacques Peretti explores the profitable ways eating habits have been revolutionized over the last 40 years.
Investigative journalist Jacques Peretti investigates the connections between obesity and weight loss. and confronts some of those who are making a fortune from people's desire to become thinner...
Chris Wynn's takes an unflinching look inside the private and relentless struggle of families trying to cope and care with a parent with early onset Alzheimer's at a shockingly young age.
Five oil patch workers compete in a karaoke contest in one of the most controversial places on the planet - northern Alberta's oil sands.
BC filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns embarks on a journey of self-discovery to find out why everyone in his Japanese - Canadian family married interracially after his grandparents' generation.
Celebrates thirteen BC First Nations languages and a drive to preserve them for future generations. Directed by Lisa Jackson, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Helen Haig-Brown, Kelvin Redvers. Produced by...
Shake your booty back to the 70s with this glittering look at the much-maligned disco era, featuring interviews with Gloria Gaynor, the Village People, Kool and the Gang and other stars.
Cousins from a tight community plan to develop their homeland on South Africa's Wild Coast. Nonhle wants to preserve their traditional lifestyle with ecotourism while Madiba plans to mine titanium...
A powerful and intimate look at acclaimed international spoken word artist Shane Koyczan's emotional journey to reconnect with the father he never knew as he prepares for his most important poem...
Filmmaker Mitch Miyagawa has the most apologized-to family in Canada. But what do apologies mean to his parents, his children and his country? Can saying sorry fix past atrocities and heal victims...
What does home mean to you? For each person, it's different and so personal. Knowledge Network profiles 36 British Columbians on what home means to them.
Touching Life tells the inspiring story of a visually impaired couple raising their young son.
As housing costs in cities around the world skyrockets, this film looks at the drama unfolding in Vancouver, as citizens fight to preserve homes as living spaces, not global commodities.
This three-part series shares the stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of BC history.
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The Men Who Made Us Fat
Jacques Peretti investigates how the concept of super-sizing changed our eating habits. How did we, once moderate...
the city before the city
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The Men Who Made Us Thin
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The Men Who Made Us Thin
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The Men Who Made Us Thin
Jacques Peretti looks at why an increasing number of people are turning to extreme solutions to shed pounds.
The Ascent of Money
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Dreams of Avarice
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Dreams of Avarice
Professor Niall Ferguson examines the history of global finance and charts the events of the capitalist system...